Hailing from the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia Michael Barry-Rec delivers a unique acoustic instrumental soundscape that knows few boundaries. With a spectrum ranging from the ethereal to the intimate Michael strives to achieve the delicate balance of dynamic/symplicity.
His most current full-length release, Streams In The Desert, has proven to be a thirst quencher for music lovers far and wide. His ambient approach to Americana has yielded a carefully crafted album which features a number of very fine musicians including Grammy winning pianist George Winston. Showing outstanding potential for film this disc was awarded "Acoustic Film Score Album of the Year" at the 2008 Los Angeles Music Awards.
His debut, On The Road To North Mountain, is an instrumental odyssey that defies simple description. Organically rich acoustic guitar and atmospheric lap steel make up the core of this remarkable album. Progressive Ears magazine states, "Very rarely does something knock me off my feet like this disc from Virginia guitarist Michael Barry-Rec. This is music that needs to be heard and experienced." Music Street Journal says, "Sometimes words just don't do justice, such is the case here." Prognaut reviews exclaims, "This whole album is a highlight - one of the better independent, even major releases that has crossed my path in a long while."
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